I don't want to hear what "might" work
I want to know what WILL work - as in 100%
Are there are Bell Canadian i9000m users with Froyo (2.2) who rooted their phones ? (I am not into flashing etc. I just want to root so I can back up my apps with Titanium Pro THEN be able to flash)
Please for the love of god help me
Try (one click root ),i think you can find it on android market
I know you said you are not into flashing, but last time I had tried I had trouble using utilities to root my phone on froyo. (SaskTel I9000m)
I found it by far the easiest to flash the speedmod kernel via odia to get root. You can flash the kernel and no other part of the phone if that is what you want, and still gain root, and IMHO the best add-on feature there is, backlight notification!
eric_pwb said:
I know you said you are not into flashing, but last time I had tried I had trouble using utilities to root my phone on froyo. (SaskTel I9000m)
I found it by far the easiest to flash the speedmod kernel via odia to get root. You can flash the kernel and no other part of the phone if that is what you want, and still gain root, and IMHO the best add-on feature there is, backlight notification!
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So let me get this straight, I would still keep everything, all my apps, my current build (2.2) and everything else -- but I would gain a new "kernel" and root ?
do you have any links or instructions ?
Hi all this is my first post on this forum!
I would like to say that all the rest was very helpful but im having problems understanding few things and i wasnt able get any easy answer yet.
I am running on 2.3.4 and i have installed Kernel Speedmod K15T10 on my Samsung I9000 the version is XXJVR. I havent done anything else.
I understand from different programs that i try to install - that my phone is not rooted yet (i thought the kernel will root it).
My first question is, is it safe (by using the update file) to root my phone on this existing kernel or i need to do something special?
My second question is about ROM's can I install any ROM on this phone, or i need something that says in it's name XXJVR? because i saw that Darky doesnt have JVR but rather something else.
My final question if i decide to uninstall the ROM is it possible without damaging the Speedmod Kernel.
Thank you all ahead for the answers.
Your kernel does support root, you just need to activate it from the recovery.
go to recovery and there you will see advanced speedmod options (something like that - i dont remember) there you have the option to root your phone - root and install busybox i think it is called.
with this kernel you can flash other rom with out any problem. keep in mind to read the installation guides of each new rom you try.
each rom has it own kernel that comes with it, you can change it to another kernel.
I wanted to install the MUMI ROM over this kernel but i want to keep the speedmod kernel is it possible?
Installin the mumi ROM means that it will wipe all the apps in my phone? or?
modesty1987 said:
I wanted to install the MUMI ROM over this kernel but i want to keep the speedmod kernel is it possible?
Installin the mumi ROM means that it will wipe all the apps in my phone? or?
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No you will not be able to keep the speedmod kernel if you flash muiu. I'm guessing you mean muiu. If you are keen to keen your current apps, look for titanium backup in the market.
If you are interested in the miui rom, I suggest that you do a lot more reading as its meant for experienced users at this stage.
Hello all!
I'm new on this forum. I have questions about Xperia X8. About 1 week i will buy xperia x8(with android 2.1). I want to root it. I have found tutorials on net but i don't really understand, am i going to unlock the bootloader if a root my phone and install custom rom(I'm thinking to install Froyobread)? I don't want to brick my phone so is it safe to root? Also if i have Custom Rom(Froyobread) can I use market to install free apps?
Thanks
P.S Sorry for my english
rooting is easy. just use superoneclick. bootloader unlock is more difficult and dangerous.
for froyobread you wont need a custom kernel. you can us gingerbread roms 2.3 to without flashing a kernel. i have locked bootloader too.
It's safe to root your X8, i recommend this program to do with: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
It's a very simple and great program. U just need to connect your phone with USB Debugging, and click on root. Thats all
If you want to change the stock kernel (most of roms can run with stock) u will need to download stuff, and make these steps. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Also, make sure, your phone is able to do these processes.
And If you have a costum rom, you can download free apps from market. It's very simple.
To install a costum rom, u need just to read a lot of about it.
Good luck!
If I helped, please click on the THANKS button
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So that means with rooting i won't brick-damage my phone(if a follow instructions carefully)? What 2.3 android Rom to choose for daily using?
Will froyobread run on stock kernel(will i need to unlock bootloader)? Also is there a tool so if a brick(damage) my phone to restore to old state(i have heard that Sony PC Companion is doing that)???
Sorry for stupid questions
Every rom have it's own advantage. I'm using now Alfsv8 kernel, with GDXv22.
It's a very good rom, for almost everything. But nAa's kernel and rom are very popular and great too.
Rooting is very simple with this program, you can't miss it
EDIT: Most of GingerBread roms require the latest nAa kernel, but I prefer Alfs As I mentioned, u must unlock your bootloader to flash a costum kernel.
And yes, you can restore your phone if u accidently brick ur phone. You can make the restore with PCC.
So if i want to install froyobread i will need to change kernel. Is kernel automaticly installing when i browse and choose to install custom rom in xRecovery 0.1. Or is there a special procedure for that?
No, it won't get installed with a rom automatically (it would be too simple )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
Read this thread carefully, and u will know how to do it.
Wait but luisniklas said that i wont need custom kernels for froyo. I also read tutorials for installing custom rom for froyo and i don't find anything for custom kernels. I don't really understand is there a difference between bootloader and custom kernels? If i need to change kernel, i'm not going to risk my phone at all.
Sorry I'm so boring but i really don't understand this things
Update: I found that Froyobread is going to work on stock kernel? Is that mean that i have to skip that hard procedure(changing kernel)?
Some rom will work on stock kernel. I dont know which ones, minicm, gingerdx and the other better roms need to change the kernel. If you don't want to change the kernel, u will need to test the roms by yourself. With stock kernel, maybe u will have wifi, notification bar, bluetooth, camera, fm radio and other bugs. The performance will also won't be fast.
Thanks for explaing that. Now if someone know answer me:
WILL FROYOBREAD WORK ON STOCK KERNEL?
Look.I'll make it as easy as I can get:
First,you root.It's simple, easy and safe. Search for instructions about SuperOneClick.
Then, you install xrecovery.This is necessary in order to install rom.
Then,you choose the rom you want to install.Every rom mentions if it runs on custom or stock kernel, or both.
I suggest since you are new, you should not try to unlock your bootloader yet, you don't want to end up hard bricking your phone.
Go to the rom you want to install, and see if it says stock or custom kernel.And then, you save it to your sd card, you go to xrecovery and install it.
I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079463
There is nowhere said that this rom need stock or custom kernel. What will happen if this rom needs custom kernel and i have install on stock?
After you install it, your phone will be stuck in the Sony Ericsson logo. That's what happens.
Portokal said:
I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079463
There is nowhere said that this rom need stock or custom kernel. What will happen if this rom needs custom kernel and i have install on stock?
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This one will works on stock
I want to be safe, so I will make a backup of stock rom in case this custom rom not work. I'll make backup and then if get stuck on sony ericsson logo i wall restore to stock. Anyway thanks guys for explaing me, if I stuck on some steps i will ask you.
Edit: Last stupid question: So if this rom work on stock kernel i won't need to change kernel or unlock bootloader?
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Edit: Last stupid question: So if this rom work on stock kernel i won't need to change kernel or unlock bootloader?
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Yes, that's what it means.
No, you won't.
But after u learn things about the X8, u should change the kernel too.
install recovery after rooting. use the xrecovery installer. if you cant find it pm me and i will help you. in xrecovery you can backup your current rom with apps etc .
i use GingerXperia(with all xperia apps) V22 on stock kernel. its very nice.
i something gets wrong you mostly can restore your phone with sony ericsson update service.
I recently loaded Philz Kernel and also rooted my Galaxy Note.
I would like to return to it being not rooted so that Sky Go will work. I have tried a number of changes to regain the not rooted status but without success.
I would like to keep Philz Kernel for the ease of use of it.
I am now being prompted to install JB (which I have tried before but without great success - problem with the bluetooth in my car not detecting contacts) - if I let the stock OTA JB install will I then return to being not rooted?
After using stock OTA JB will Philz kernel still be present or will it have also been replaced,
Ideally I would like to have stock JB and Philz kernel but I dont know if these are mutually exclusive.
I apologise if these are very basic questions to which I should know the answer.
First: check in what forum you posted your question.
Second: There is no 50:50 solution: rooted or not rooted, that is the question.
Third: so you have to decide: SkyGo and you stay on official unrooted JB - or - root and don't use SkyGo.
if you use OTA for JB it will unroot and you will loose Philz kernel.. there is JB kernel by Phil too.. Use the unroot option in SuperSu App to unroot and see if SkyGo works.. this way you will not have root but still Philz kernel will be there.
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Beware sky go will need removal of root and apps that require root. You may even have to flash the stock rom and kernal again for it to work.
I have had loads of issues with it
Sky confirmed to me that the app checks for modified kernal, root, and apps that need root on boot. Doesnt say that in the permissions does it!
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Hello everyone!
I want to to use the Elemental X kernel manager to make some tweaks on my phone.
What are those things what I have to do this to use the kernel manager?
For example, open bootloader, flash custom recovery, custom kernel, install Busy box, or is it enough just to root the phone?
Last time I did it with my HTC phone few years ago so I'm not sure anymore what to do. ?
I don't want to flash custom ROM because I'm satisfied with the stock one, just I want to flash custom kernel to use the Elemental X kernel manager.
Thank you in advance for the answers.
As far as i know you need to have root and custom recovery like twrp.and then you need the flashable custom kernel for your device